Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
Backpack: MLD Burn………currently on my second one……..the first lasted more than 8000 miles……..not bad for a pack which only weighs 11 ounces. Shelter: MLD Sil ProPoncho…….doubles as pack cover and rain protection. Sleeping Bag: Katabatic Palisade Quilt…….conservatively rated at 30 Read More …
DATE: September 13 to 14 START: Muddy Pass (more or less) FINISH: Grand Lake DISTANCE: 74 miles (119.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 37 miles (59.5 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1488 miles (2394.2 km) “He was born in the summer of his Read More …
DATE: September 9 to 12 START: Roadside ditch, not far from Rawlins FINISH: Muddy Pass (thereabouts) DISTANCE: 169 miles (272 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 42.3 miles (68.1 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1414 miles (2275.1 km) The Beer Gods are Smiling: Maybe it’s Read More …
Just a quick note to say thanks to all of the people (there has been at least five or six; I think a couple were even non-family members) who have been kind enough to write into the blog/website over the Read More …
DATE: September 4 to 8 START: Scenic spot, just south of Lester Pass FINISH: Roadside ditch, not far from Rawlins DISTANCE: 203 miles (326.6 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 40.6 miles (65.3 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1245 miles (2003.2 km) Cirque of the Read More …
DATE: September 1 to 3 START: Turpin Meadow (six miles from Togwotee Lodge) FINISH: Just south of Lester Pass DISTANCE: 102 miles (164.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 34 miles (54.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1042 miles (1676.6 km) The Wind River Range. Read More …
DATE: August 29 – 31 START: Campsite OA-1 (close to Lone Star Geyser) FINISH: Turpin Meadow (six miles from Togwotee Lodge) DISTANCE: 86 miles (138.4 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 28.7 miles (46.1 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 940 miles (1512.5 km) Mack’s Revenge: Read More …
Toiletry tips for the trail: Location, Location: Choose a spot at least 50m away from water sources. Avoid drainage areas where heavy rains may dislodge the faeces and wash it downstream. Whenever possible, choose a site with maximum sun exposure, Read More …
DATE: August 28 START: Six miles shy of the Western Border of Yellowstone National Park FINISH: Campsite OA-1 (close to Lone Star Geyser) DISTANCE: 27 miles (43.4 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 854 miles (1374.1 km) The Wolf: I woke up at Read More …
DATE: August 25 – 27 START: Lima FINISH: Six miles shy of the Western Border of Yellowstone National Park DISTANCE: 88 miles (141.6 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 29.3 miles (47.1 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 827 miles (1330.6 km) A Return to Peru?: Read More …
DATE: August 22 – 24 START: Just below the Divide, approximately sixteen miles before Bannock Pass. FINISH: Lima DISTANCE: 113 miles (182.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 37.7 miles (60.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 739 miles (1189.1 km) Mr Clean & Terrapin: Early Read More …
Taken from both my 2007 and 2012 thru hikes: Town: Stehekin. Runners up – Etna, Ashland and Cascade Locks. Restaurant/Food Stop: Stehekin bakery, Timberline Lodge AYCE buffet, Drakesbad, Morning Glory restaurant in Ashland. Lodging: Apart from the amazing trail angel Read More …
DATE: August 19 – 21 START: Eight miles after Chief Joseph Pass FINISH: Just below the Divide, approximately sixteen miles before Bannock Pass. DISTANCE: 96 miles (154.2 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 32 miles (51.4 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 626 miles (1023.3 km) Read More …
DATE: August 16 to 18 START: Storm Lake Rd (stealth camp five miles before lake) FINISH: Eight miles after Chief Joseph Pass. DISTANCE: 90 miles (144.8 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 30 miles (48.3 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 529 miles (851.2 km) Anaconda-Pintler: Read More …
DATE: August 14-15 START: Ontario Creek FINISH: Storm Lake Rd (stealth camp five miles before lake) DISTANCE: 72 miles (115.8 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 36 miles (57.9 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 439 miles (km) Major Route Choice #2: I chose to do Read More …
DATE: August 12 – 13 START: About six miles beyond Flesher Pass FINISH: Ontario Creek DISTANCE: 62 miles (99.8 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 31 miles (49.9 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 367 miles (590.5 km) Helena or Bust!: Arrived into Helena on fumes. Read More …
DATE: August 9 – 11 START: Larch Hill Pass FINISH: About six miles past Flesher Pass DISTANCE: 111 miles (178.5 km – includes approximately seven extra miles for Elbow Pass Detour). DAILY AVERAGE: 37 miles (59.5 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 305 Read More …
DATE: August 7 & 8 START: About a mile before White Creek junction FINISH: Just south of Larch Hill Pass DISTANCE: 63 miles (101.4 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 31.5 miles (50.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 194 miles (312.1 km) HIGHLIGHTS: Views on Read More …
DATE: August 5 & 6 START: Red Eagle Lake FINISH: About a mile before Whiterock Creek DISTANCE: 67 miles DAILY AVERAGE: 33.5 miles TOTAL DISTANCE: 131 miles HIGHLIGHTS Stunning views and abundant wildlife between Red Eagle lake and Two Medicine. Read More …
DATE: August 3 & 4 START: Waterton lake – US/Canada border FINISH: Red Eagle Lake DISTANCE: 64 miles DAILY AVERAGE: 32 miles Three Bears: Whilst taking in some magnificent afternoon vistas along the Highline Trail, a mama bear followed by Read More …